Immigration Vocabulary

Immigration means...

• The act of moving to a new country to live in.

• A person who moves to a new country.

• Discrimination.

• The love of travel.

Which sentence uses the word "abolish / abolished" most correctly?

• The Native American abolished from California.

• The family needed to abolish at dinner time.

• President Lincoln abolished slavery.

• She abolished her homework.

Which statement is an example of something that is NOT considered to be controversial?

• Voting for the president.

• Immigration laws.

• Cellphones in the classroom.

• Best ice-cream flavor.

Which word best summarizes the meaning of "immoral"?

• Poor

• Lesson

• Evil

• Smart

Which picture best illustrates the word "poverty"?

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Which is NOT an example of a discriminatory rule?

• People must wear a seat belt when riding in a car.

• Women cannot run (try to be) for president.

• Only married people can adopt a baby.

• People over the age of 50 cannot start a new job.

Who is considered to be indigenous in the United States?

• Spanish settlers who made the Ventura Mission

• President George Washington

• Chumash Native Americans

• Immigrants

Which sentence incorrectly uses the word "origin"?

• Scientists are trying to find the origin of the virus so they can make a cure for sick people.

• You can define the word by tracing its origin back to the Greek language.

• Her origin is angry and yelling.

• What is your country of origin?

What does the word "famine" mean?

• Being very thirsty.

• Being very poor.

• A famous person.

• A shortage of food for a group of people.

A person who moves from one country to another country is called...?

• Tourist

• Immigrant

• Immoral

• Origin